Jean McCarthy age 80 of Fairborn, Ohio, widow of Merle McCarthy passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015.

She was born March 20, 1935 in Nicholas Co. to the late Thomas & Flossie Shields George.

Jean was a loving mother, grandma, sister, and friend and was a proud member of the Red Hat Society, Fairborn Senior Center, and the Fairborn Grand Heights Baptist Church. She will be missed by all of those who love her.

Survivors include her daughter Pam Lakin of Springfield, son Wendell (Paula) McCarthy of Fairborn, sister Bonnie Minton, of Carlisle,brother Rondall George, of Carlisle, grandchildren Angela, Eric, Ivy, Dawn, Donnie Jr., Timmy, Trent, Aimy, Amber, and Trevor, 12 great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Also precededing her in death were sisters Leona Trussell, and Eunice Bromagen,an infant brother Jerry Whayne George, her son in law Donald Lakin, and a best friend Sylvia Worley.

Friends may call on Thursday, July 23, 6PM – 7PM at Burcham Jennings Funeral Home 119 E. Main St. Fairborn, Ohio 45324 where a funeral service will be held at 7PM.

Interment will take place at the Carlisle Cemetery on Friday, July 24, 2015 at 11AM